Church opens doors for Dear You CD release

Updated 11:38 pm, Sunday, August 11, 2013

Our camera was at the Dear You Faith, Fear, and Hope CD release party at Christ Community Church. Were you âSeen?â Jose D. Enriquez III/The Enterprise

Our camera was at the Dear You Faith, Fear, and Hope CD release party at Christ Community Church. Were you âSeen?â Jose D. Enriquez III/The Enterprise

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Our camera was at the Dear You Faith, Fear, and Hope CD release party at Christ Community Church. Were you âSeen?â Jose D. Enriquez III/The Enterprise

Our camera was at the Dear You Faith, Fear, and Hope CD release party at Christ Community Church. Were you âSeen?â Jose D. Enriquez III/The Enterprise

Photo: Jose D. Enriquez III

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Our camera was at the Dear You Faith, Fear, and Hope CD release party at Christ Community Church. Were you âSeen?â Jose D. Enriquez III/The Enterprise

Our camera was at the Dear You Faith, Fear, and Hope CD release party at Christ Community Church. Were you âSeen?â Jose D. Enriquez III/The Enterprise

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Church opens doors for Dear You CD release

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Dear You fans crowded the stage at the Christ Community Center last night as the band, the final act, began to play songs from their albums, and even a few that aren't listed.

Chris Roach, guitarist and vocalist, and Louis Moore, drums, started playing music together as early as 12 years old, but it wasn't until the end of their high school year that they decided to really do something with their musical careers.

Since, a lot has happened, Moore said. They found another member of their band, Mason McDonald, but have gone through others as they come and go, moving down different paths of their lives.

"We're just doing it as hard as we can," he said of developing their brand as musicians and Dear You.

Their music, which is often compared to bands like Mayday Parade and Fallout Boy, is all hopeful, Moore said.

"It's not necessarily preaching hope," Roach said. "Lyrically, we talk a lot about believing in something, believing in yourself."

Sunday night's was the band's last show of their 10-day tour, and they said it was probably the hardest place to find a venue that catered to all ages.

"Basically, when we were younger, there were venues to go see local bands," Moore said. "I look back, and I think, 'If I never went to those shows when I was younger, then I probably wouldn't have ever gotten into music."

Fortunately, the church opened its doors for the band to showcase not only their music, but others bands as well.

Moore said they always have to search and find all-ages venues so kids can come out and have the same experience they did.

Jeremy Williams, the church's worship leader, agreed to allow them to use the space when they approached him.

"They're a positive group," he said, adding the church is always about helping the community. "And, I'd rather them be here than other places not safe and healthy."

Williams finds Dear You's passion in music to be inspiring for younger musicians.

"Never let a dream die," he said, "But be responsible. Don't let consequences get in the way of your dreams."

After their final show, the band will focus on writing new songs and promoting their new EP.